Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Chauncey, or 8 miles
northwest of McRae, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
McRae, Eastman, Helena, Milan, Rhine, Chauncey, Jay Bird Springs,
Achord, Little Ocmulgee State Park, and Godwinsville.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Laurens; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov